‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Recasts The Mountain…Again!

Last week we were shocked to learn that 'Game of Thrones' season 4 had tapped 'Treme' star Michiel Huisman' to replace Ed Skrein in the prominent role of Daario Naharis, though it seems the George R.R. Martin-adapted HBO drama has made a mountain of another replacement. Icelandic actor Hafthor Julius Bjornsson will take over the role of Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane, a role that had itself already once been recast, so why all the change?

Bjornsson himself revealed the news over Twitter, saying "For all my fans! I am happy to tell you that I will be THE MOUNTAIN In season 4 In Game Of Thrones :)" This is the second time a new actor has been placed in the towering role, after Ian Whyte took up the role from Conan Stevens in season 2. The character had not appeared in season 3, but will take on a more prominent role in season 4 opposite cast newcomer Pedro Pascal's Oberyn "The Red Viper" Martell.

We'll keep our eyes out for any other new faces on the road to 'Game of Thrones' season 4, but in the meantime, what say you? Does the fantasy drama's latest recasting have you on edge for more upheaval in season 4? Who else might be replaced before 2014? Check out the original Mountain in season 1 below, and give us your thoughts in the comments!